We're crazy for wine. In 2005, we consumed 703 million gallons of the grapelicious beverage, according to The Wine Institute. And with wine's rising popularity, we've also discovered the joys of the casual wine tasting.

If you're ready to host one, forget the highfalutin' approach, experts say, and don't be intimidated.

Here are, a few more suggestions from Leslie Sbrocco, a wine educator, TV personality and author of the book "Wine for Women," and Robin Garr, a wine columnist and host of Wine Lovers Page, one of the first Web sites devoted to wine appreciation.